New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Purchasing a new product is exciting. Ripping open the package to get your first glance at your new purchase is something we have all probably experienced. When the product performs as expected, it can be incredibly satisfying. The exact opposite is true when the product does not function properly or, even worse—causes an injury.  If…

When you buy a product off a store shelf, you expect it to be safe and work as intended. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Defective products make it to market every day and can sadly cause injuries, property damage, and financial loss.  Below, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas…

If you suffer from an injury or illness as a result of using a manufactured product, and the injury or illness you’re suffering from is the same or similar to that of a large number of other claimants, then your personal injury case could be classified as a part of a “mass tort” claim. Even…

There are a variety of medical devices on the market that can play an essential role in treating patient injuries, relieving pain or improving mobility. For many patients, innovative medical devices are crucial to upholding their quality of life and being independent. However, it’s important to note that certain medical devices such as artificial joints…

On November 3, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration  (FDA) issued a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall, for the Medtronic Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter. The recall follows at least one reported death and two severe injuries sustained by Medtronic catheter users. The catheters are used during surgery to create an atrial…